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FD53 TYO

2004 Mercedes Motorhome

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,848 mi
Last recorded170,848 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes Motorhome45,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 TYO
MakeMercedes
ModelMotorhome
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 170,848 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle under screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 170,848 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle under screen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 168,441 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced scuttle panel under windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 166,555 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 front to rear covered (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sliding door slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 covered (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 164,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 covered (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 163,219 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2020 160,916 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 157,579 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 156,586 miles

general underbody corrososion

x2 front botttom ball joints corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 156,353 miles

Nearside Front possible power steering leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

headlights in poor condition

play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Mar 2016 153,328 miles

both front bottom ball joints worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 146,555 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lift on both front bottom ball joints

offside rear tyre starting to split between tread

Fail 28 Feb 2014 146,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lift on both front bottom ball joints

offside rear tyre starting to split between tread

Pass 7 Feb 2013 144,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 144,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 135,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear indicators lite amber

Pass 3 Apr 2012 135,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear indicators lite amber

Pass 15 Mar 2011 130,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 123,431 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 114,002 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 107,043 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 105,657 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 103,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Motorhome?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 847 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
2,214
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
847
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 249
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245
fog lamp not working 183
position lamp(s) not working 175
brake binding 170
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FD53 TYO is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes Motorhome models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 45,861 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes Motorhome fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 249 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 TYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Motorhome typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes Motorhome is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD53 TYO registered?

FD53 TYO is a 2004 Mercedes Motorhome, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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